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For holidays, Salvation Army counts on community

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FAIRMONT — ‘Be an angel’ this holiday season, a message the Salvation Army in Fairmont is spreading to the community. The organization aims to spread holiday joy to families in need by reintroducing the Angel Tree program and Bell Ringers. “I think it's really good. I always take my ...

Free wellwater testing offered for South Central MN

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FAIRMONT – Citizens who get water from underground sources on their land, such as wells, will be able to have their water tested for nitrates, chlorides and arsenics for free. The testing will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the Knights of Columbus, provided by the ...

Shop with a Cop Dec. 11

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WELCOME — A Santa Workshop will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Sinn Celebration of Life Center in Sherburn. Crafts and games, treats, letters to Santa, photos with Santa, a Christmas movie and more are planned for lots of fun. An American Red Cross blood drive will be on Dec. ...

Businesses collection toys to donate

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TRUMAN — The Truman Public School will be on Thanksgiving break from Nov. 26 to Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 for professional day. The last free park day of the year is Friday. On Nov.28, enjoy free entrance to all of Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas. No vehicle permit is needed. The ...

Courts

Courts

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Speeding — Jimmie R. Peterson, 54, of Eagan; fined $285. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Sean P. Freeman, 36, of Ledyard, Iowa, was convicted of motor vehicle registration-unregistered-certain acts forbidden; fined $385. Also convicted of driver’s ...

Police

Police

FAIRMONT Tuesday, Nov. 25 3:09 a.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 300 block of Lake Aires Road. 5:47 a.m. — A suspicious vehicle was reported at Margaret Street and N. North Avenue. The vehicle in question was gone on arrival. 1:31 p.m. — A suspicious person ...